News Bulletin of 6 October 2025, 4pm

KPMG South Africa and the University of Pretoria have launched the Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu KPMG Scholarship to mark the retirement of their Chairman and celebrate his lifelong contributions to education and accounting.
The three-year scholarship supports newly qualified Black Chartered Accountants and aims to grow future accounting academics and business leaders.
Prof Nkuhlu, the first Black South African to qualify as a Chartered Accountant in 1976, has had a distinguished career in business, academia, and public service.
The scholarship will fund postgraduate studies, foster academia-practice collaboration, and cultivate future leaders committed to excellence and integrity.

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has launched its annual spring classes to support Grade 12 learners ahead of the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams.
The week-long programme reaches nearly 20 000 learners across 159 schools, with top teachers providing extra guidance in key subjects.
Learners receive support in 11 high-enrolment subjects, along with meals and transport where needed. Pre- and post-tests track progress, while officials monitor the programme to ensure results.
Education leaders are urging learners, parents, and communities to get involved, helping Mpumalanga build on last year’s 84.99% matric pass rate.

Canada and the United States are joining forces to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp.
These fast-growing fish, introduced in the 1970s, can eat up to 40 percent of their bodyweight each day, threatening the delicate balance of the freshwater system.
Canadian scientists are monitoring rivers like the Grand River using electrofishing to detect and safely remove any carp. Since 2012, only a few dozen invasive fish have been found, showing that early efforts are making a difference.
The partnership is seen as a model for cross-border conservation, proving that joint action and vigilance can protect one of the world’s most important freshwater ecosystems.